Childbirth Educator RN-Perinatal Education Casual Days

Casual / Per Diem

The Childbirth Educator RN reflects the mission vision and values of NM adheres to the organizations Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program and complies with all relevant policies procedures guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

The primary purpose of this position is to provide prenatal education to expectant parents. This will primarily be done in a formal structured group classroom or virtual setting but may also be conducted in a one-to one less formal interaction.  This position requires a high-level individual with excellent presentation skills a clinical background in labor and delivery as well as other maternal / newborn areas and the fluidity and savvy to assess and monitor the culture and tone of each class responding seamlessly to changing group dynamics to provide the optimal education experience.

Responsibilities :

• Provides childbirth preparation and other related prenatal education to expectant couples in a classroom setting via an NM provided curriculum.
• Works with department leadership team to review and update class curriculum to reflect changing clinical practice recommendations.
• Identifies learning needs and provides individualized instruction based on the needs of the group. Evaluates the effectiveness of the teaching intervention and adjusts the teaching accordingly.
• Utilizes and projects an empowerment model that fosters positive health decision making and self-management of diseases and conditions.
• In collaboration with other department colleagues and NMH staff assists in planning implementing and evaluating womens health programs for the community.
• Strong working knowledge of PowerPoint and audio visual devices such as a laptop.
• Special projects as identified or assigned.

Qualifications : Required :

Preferred :

Additional Information :

Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action / equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age sex race color religion national origin gender identity veteran status disability sexual orientation or any other protected status.

If we offer you a job we will perform a background check that includes a review of any criminal convictions. A conviction does not disqualify you from employment at Northwestern Medicine. We consider this on a case-by-case basis and follow all state and federal guidelines.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical emotional and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our  Benefits section to learn more.

Remote Work : No

Employment Type : Part-time

Key Skills

Early Childhood Education,Algebra,Classroom Experience,Lesson Planning,Special Education,Adult Education,Special Needs,Calculus,Teaching,Geometry,Experience with Children,Public Speaking

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1